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Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ort
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; probably from Old English orǣt (unattested) “leftover fodder or food,” cognate with Low German ort, early Dutch oorete; compare Old English or- “out, out of, completely” (in compounds), ǣt “food” ( see eat)
Example Sentences
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Barron’s reported earlier this month that Berkshire might have sold some of its large holdings in Apple and Bank of America based on information in its third-quarter 10-Q rep External link ort.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
Another show that never got ort the air was On the Spot, which had a panel of high-dome experts who were supposed to answer any question about anything.
From Time Magazine Archive
Los Leones, one of Santiago's most elegant country clubs, has opened its manicured golf course and pine-shaded swimming pool to working-class children at least once a week ort "d�as populares."
From Time Magazine Archive
He also asked that American doors be opened for an esti mated 10,000 to 15,000 political prisoners who aided the U.S. ef ort in South Viet Nam.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Lucy Ann, take that bucket, and fill it with water and fetch that brass kittle in the barn," ordered her father: "that cow ort to be watered."
From The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields by Hackley, Sarah Bell
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